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Car rental rates at Gisborne Airport

Gisborne Airport (GIS) is a regional airport on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, about an hour flight from Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau.


Getting on the road at Gisborne Airport is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 11, 2026 by a New Zealand resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 11 October, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Gisborne Airport car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(30 reviews)
  • 21 Aug 2026

    So easy, thanks guys for taking away that one little stressor

    allison b.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 06 Sep 2026

    Great service easy to use

    brendon a.
    Booked: Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
  • 27 Jul 2026

    I love this sight. Very well easy and well priced.

    kevin m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 20 Sep 2026

    Each step of the booking process was easy to follow.

    alistair f.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Wellington Downtown
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 26 Jul 2026

    It was amazing!

    erin g.
    Booked: Hyundai Staria or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Hyundai Staria or similar
  • 07 Oct 2026

    So easy to use this site to make a booking

    michael s.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 04 Oct 2026

    very easy to use

    ahmad saadi a.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 23 Sep 2026

    The price

    andrew m.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Gisborne Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots at Gisborne Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Gisborne Airport

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Gisborne Airport

  • HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID

    HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRIDHybrid

    7

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire at Gisborne Airport

  • Kia Cerato Hatch

    Kia Cerato Hatch

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire at Gisborne Airport

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Gisborne Airport

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Gisborne Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at Gisborne Airport

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    4

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • TOYOTA RAV-4 HYBRID

    TOYOTA RAV-4 HYBRIDHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Other vehicles for hire at Gisborne Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 17-19 CU Meter Tail Lift Truck

    17-19 CU Meter Tail Lift Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.

Vehicle models are subject to provider availability

Gisborne Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

12 Oct

$148

$148

Tue

13 Oct

$148

$148

Wed

14 Oct

$105

$148

Thu

15 Oct

$91

$148

Fri

16 Oct

$68

$124

Sat

17 Oct

$68

$120

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

12 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

13 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

14 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

15 Oct

$100

$122

Fri

16 Oct

$94

$161

Sat

17 Oct

$100

$161

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

12 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

13 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

14 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

15 Oct

$117

$150

Fri

16 Oct

$108

$150

Sat

17 Oct

$117

$188

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

12 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

13 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

14 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

15 Oct

$230

$250

Fri

16 Oct

$195

$250

Sat

17 Oct

$230

$250

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

12 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

13 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

14 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

15 Oct

$194

$210

Fri

16 Oct

$175

$210

Sat

17 Oct

$194

$210

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 11 October, 2026

How do I pick up a rental car at Gisborne Airport?

There is one terminal and a selection of on-site car rental brands to choose from Gisborne Airport.

Gisborne Airport terminal

  • Gisborne Airport Terminal

    Gisborne airport is a small regional domestic airport with a single terminal and serves flights by Air New Zealand and Sunair. Destinations include Auckland and Wellington.

Pick up instructions

  • Is your rental company desk on-airport or off-airport?

    Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport hire car desks at Gisborne airport are located inside the terminal.

  • Finalise your rental agreement and collect keys

    Once you are at the hire car company desk, you’ll need to finalise your rental agreement and collect your vehicle keys.

  • Head to the designated car park to pick up your car

    Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport hire cars are parked outside the terminal.

  • What should I do if the desk is unattended?

    Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

    If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

    If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks, and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.

    We'll be right back

Returning a hire car at Gisborne Airport

  • Domestic Terminal

    You will need to drop off your hire car at the same location as the rental car pickup area.

Car rental depots at Gisborne Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Gisborne Airport

    Avis Gisborne Airport

    N/A

    Terminal Building (North Island)

    Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, Sat 09:00–10:30, Sun 10:30–12:00
  • Budget Gisborne Airport

    Budget Gisborne Airport

    5.0 (4)

    Terminal Building Aerodrome Rd (Remote)

    Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, Sat 09:00–10:30, Sun 10:30–12:00
  • Dollar Gisborne Airport

    Dollar Gisborne Airport

    N/A

    Aerodrome Rd, Gisborne

    Mon–Fri 08:00–20:30, Sat 08:00–18:00, Sun 08:00–20:30
  • Hertz Gisborne Airport

    Hertz Gisborne Airport

    4.9 (3)

    Aerodrome Rd, Gisborne

    Mon–Fri 08:00–20:30, Sat 08:00–18:00, Sun 08:00–20:30
  • Thrifty Gisborne Airport

    Thrifty Gisborne Airport

    N/A

    Aerodrome Rd, Gisborne

    Mon–Fri 08:00–20:30, Sat 08:00–18:00, Sun 08:00–20:30

Nearby Gisborne Airport

Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Gisborne Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Gisborne Airport

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Gisborne Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Gisborne Airport?

    For a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026, prices range from NZD $68 per day for an Economy car to NZD $203 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Gisborne Airport.

  • What is the cheapest car rental at Gisborne Airport?

    The cheapest car rental at Gisborne Airport is an Economy car from NZD $68 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.

  • What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Gisborne Airport?

    Booking your hire car at Gisborne Airport 12 days beforehand can save you over 19 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Gisborne Airport?

    A minivan hired at Gisborne Airport starts from NZD $230 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Gisborne Airport.

  • What is the best car rental company at Gisborne Airport?

    Budget is our highest-rated car hire provider at Gisborne Airport, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Gisborne Airport?

    Budget is the cheapest car rental company at Gisborne Airport, with rates from NZD $68 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Gisborne Airport?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available at Gisborne Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

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